Telling Friends
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When Did You Tell?
Asked by A.P. from Janesville-Beloit
on February 16, 2012
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Ok, I'm dying here, Ladies :). Last week, we found out that we are pregnant! Ahhh, it feels so good to write that! We are so excited and a little stunned! Our firs...
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- CONGRATULATIONS!!! Totally normal, most won't see you before that. I only told those that we would tell if we lost the baby anyway. My sister and his sister were t...
- We told people the first time when I was six weeks (I know, I know...). But, I am sooooo thankful because we found out two weeks later it was twins. That made the ph...
- It varied with all 6 pregnancies. With our first we didn't tell ANYONE until 12 weeks. We live out of state from our families and always preferred to tell them in pe...
How Soon to Tell Family & Friends?
Asked by C.D. from Chicago
on July 23, 2007
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How soon or late to you announce that you are having another child? Do you wait until you are four to five months or sooner? I just found out I am expecting another ch...
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- C. Maybe you're just not sure because you don't know how people will react? I have 3 kids, and they're close in age (Less than 3.5 years age difference between the 3...
- I agree with the previous poster. We get so wrapped up in what we "should" do that we stop ourselves from celebrating wonderful news with those closest to us. And let...
- C., Why would you not want to tell your family your expecting your 4th child. I would be like the others telling everyone everywhere that I was having another baby ...
Creative Way to Annouce You Are Expecting
Asked by A.P. from Provo
on August 27, 2009
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We just found out that we are expecting baby number 2 due April 11th. I have been trying to come up with creative ways to tell our family and friends about it but I am...
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- For our first child we bought fortune cookies from the store. You can microwave the cookies for about 10 seconds in the microwave and it will open enough for you to p...
- Here are a couple ideas, but your family needs to be close to you. 1. Have them come over for dinner and have everything that starts with "baby" such as baby back...
- Well this is what my husband and I did. We got a shirt that said " Worlds greatest big sister". And let her wear it when we went to everyone's house and didn't say any...
Ideas on How to Tell Our Three Year Old I Am Expecting
Asked by J.D. from Minneapolis
on March 18, 2008
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I just found out I am expecting I am due in November. I am trying to get some ideas on how to tell our 3 year old. I am not sure if I should wait until I start my 2n...
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- Check your library for books to help your daughter understand that you are expecting. The book we really enjoyed reading to my son was "There's a House Inside my Momm...
- Congratulations! After all that waiting and trying I am sure you are very excited. As for when to tell, If it were me, I would wait until 2nd tri unless you need to ...
- My son was 3 when we had #2, and he was pretty involved right from the start--at prenatal appts., helping shop for the baby, etc. He even had a hand in choosing the na...
Telling Husband We Are Expecting #2
Asked by J.G. from Omaha
on May 9, 2010
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HI,
I am looking for a fun way to tell my husband we are expecting #2. Last time I made a shirt for my son to wear that said "Big Brother" . Unfortunately we ende...
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- I got my husband a gift bag, when he opened it expecting candy or tools he found a baby bottle with a note that said "you will be needing this Daddy". He cried.
- Make a special dinner for your husband with 2 of everything. 2 thinly sliced chicken breasts, 2 small baked potatoes, 2 different vegetables, 2 brownies for dessert.
- I hope you get some really great suggestions! I was in such shock when I got pregnant there was no keeping it a secret. They said I couldn't get pregnant, but surpr...
Expecting in february..seeking Advice
Asked by L.D. from New York
on October 4, 2008
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I am expecting my first child in february. I started my pregancy at 92 lbs and now about 100lbs.. im not sure what to expect with labour with my size being so small. ...
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- Lacey, I think that everyone is nervous about what to expect with their first pregnancy, and it is very common to worry. I would say first that if you really trust yo...
- Congratulations Lacey!! The mom's here on mamasource can be your family support. It is scary when you are pregnant for the first time, but you're gonna do great. Ju...
- Oh, sweetheart, I feel for you. I was older when I had my first child, and I was heavier than you, though I have a very small frame. But what all first-time moms hav...
Creative Way to Announce Pregnancy
Asked by J.A. from Dallas
on August 7, 2006
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We are in the process of trying to conceive our third child and call it wishful thinking, but I am already thinking ahead to announcing the new addition to our family ...
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- For our third, we bought a picture frame that said "grandchildren" or something similar, and had different openings in it. We put one picture of each of the boys in a ...
- One cute thing I had heard was a couple had a sonogram done - didn't find out what gender the baby was - but had the doctor write it on a card and put in a sealed enve...
- We took the ultrasound they did to confirm our pregnancy and health of the baby...not sure if that is always done early in the pregnancy...but I would hope so. Anyway...
We're Expecting! What Do I Need to Know Now?
Asked by K.E. from Los Angeles
on May 31, 2009
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Hubby & I just found out yesterday that we will be expecting our first!! We are beyond amazed at how quickly it happened and could not be any more excited!!! We both...
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- Hi K., I am a mother of 2 and also a teacher (1st & 2nd) grades. My advice to you before you go out and buy a whole nursery set up and spend hundreds or thousands of ...
- Hi K., Congratulations! The whole experience is a little freaky but you'll get used to it! I also did not really like What To Expect When You're Expecting. It ...
- Congratulations!! Okay this is pretty long so bear with me. =) Find a great doctor or midwife that listens to all your concerns and doesn't belittle you or make...
Creative Ways to Announce Pregnancy to Family
Asked by K.P. from Provo
on November 18, 2008
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I am pregnant with my second baby and due in May. My husband and I decided to wait until Christmas to tell our families since we will be visiting both sides this year...
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- huggies diaper with chocolate kisses still wrapped a miniture rattle and maybe a note telling them or something
- We did the shirt thing, too, for our second. I had my 18 month old wear the "I'm a big brother" shirt under a button up shirt. We had a joint birthday party for my n...
- Take a picture of the positive pregnancy test. Make copies of the picture and wrap it different for each person you give it to, not the same shape...that should give...
Creative Ways to Tell Dad and Family Members That We Are Expecting #2
Asked by K.T. from Dallas
on September 4, 2008
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Hello Moms. My husband and I are trying for a second child and I would like some suggestions or ideas for how to tell my husband and other family members that we are ...
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- One of the girls in our office just announced she was pregnant by bringing in breakfast one morning. She brought in cinnanmon rolls (buns) and on one pan she put blue...
- I bought a t-shirt for my son on CafePress.com. The front says "I have a secret . . ." and the back says "I'm going to be a big brother". For my parents who are near...
- We invited our family out for dinner. Gave all of the men a present during dinner. We asked them to open the present. They opened their present to find a cigar!
